Overview
Diabetes Mellitus is a group of diseases that result in hyperglycemia in the blood . ( high blood sugar ) Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which pancreas produces little or no insulin . Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar . Prediabetes is a condition in which blood sugar is high , but not high enough to be type 2 diabetes . Gestational diabetes is high blood glucose level during pregnancy .
In order to control the blood sugar levels, diabetic patients must follow a special diet, watch their weight, and try to stay active. For some diabetics, these measures aren’t enough and they need to take oral medications. People with type 1 diabetes must take daily injections of insulin.Make healthy eating and physical activity part of your daily routine. Maintain a healthy weight. Monitor your blood sugar, and follow your health care provider’s instructions for managing your blood sugar level. Take your medications as directed by your health care provider.
In Elitecare Hospital, we have Diabetologists to provide complete diabetes care.